1991 BMW 318i, 5 speed= My first turbo charging project

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:00 AM

I traded a 1999 Honda Civic for my first BMW, the pictured E30. I chose it to be my first turbo project ever, after driving it for a couple months. I love the 5 speed, 4:10 gears, and the way it handles N/A---which lead me to a dream.

making the stainless steel down pipe

putting 1 inch extensions for clearance on the stainless turbo header I bought.

Some turbo stuff:

Aluminum Radiator from Blackworks

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:04 AM

Gauges:

3 inch inter-cooler aluminum piping:

The beginning:

Dj Buttchug · 03-18-2012, 11:05 AM

i lime what i see here

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:12 AM

My Tac with shift light:

660cc new flow tested fuel injectors:

one of the two turbos I own:

A frame almost complete:

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dj Buttchug

i like what i see here

If lime was what you meant... sorry but I edited and appreciate your post either way. Everyone who views this, please forgive me for faulted purchases or statements. This is my first turbo project, I have already learned so many important factors needed for success. I am eager to keep learning and complete this project, but unsure when...

SSE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:32 AM

Going balls out with the boost, and fabricating things yourself. I lime this a lot.

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE30

Going balls out with the boost, and fabricating things yourself. I lime this a lot.

Hahaha, there it is again^^^^^^. Sorry I have never heard or seen on forums the phrase "I lime", please define...

Thank you.

JohnHenryE30 · 03-18-2012, 11:39 AM

As far as high boost, I have learned the compression ratio will need to be changed for that to happen... I am currently looking to build or buy a different engine. If anything, I will use the stock M42b18 and boost low for the time being.

kamotors · 03-18-2012, 10:17 PM

Nice project,your really going to lime being boosted.

latyka · 03-18-2012, 11:37 PM

lime=like...

freeride53 · 03-19-2012, 02:20 PM

limonade

Red88 · 03-19-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeride53

limonade

likonade?

jrobie79 · 03-19-2012, 02:39 PM

you need a better camera!

kelzzrocka · 03-19-2012, 07:11 PM

Im liming it..Good luck man

JohnHenryE30 · 03-21-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamotors

Nice project,your really going to lime being boosted.

I hope I will get to, I'm watching your tuning thread...considering the W.A.R. chip vs MegaSquirt .... still up in the air though. I see your still having 1st gear AFR issues. Hope you nail it, and I appreciate your screen shots alot! Thanks!

Having big-time second thoughts at this time.... Both m42b18 engines and car with all stock parts for sale--$1200. Clean title in hand.

03-18-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
JohnHenryE30 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 50	1991 BMW 318i, 5 speed= My first turbo charging project I traded a 1999 Honda Civic for my first BMW, the pictured E30. I chose it to be my first turbo project ever, after driving it for a couple months. I love the 5 speed, 4:10 gears, and the way it handles N/A---which lead me to a dream. making the stainless steel down pipe putting 1 inch extensions for clearance on the stainless turbo header I bought. Some turbo stuff: Aluminum Radiator from Blackworks Last edited by JohnHenryE30; 03-28-2012 at 01:15 PM..

03-18-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
Dj Buttchug R3V Elite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,936	i lime what i see here __________________

03-18-2012, 11:12 AM	#4
JohnHenryE30 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 50	My Tac with shift light: 660cc new flow tested fuel injectors: one of the two turbos I own: A frame almost complete: Last edited by JohnHenryE30; 03-19-2012 at 08:52 AM..

03-18-2012, 11:32 AM	#6
SSE30 Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 155	Going balls out with the boost, and fabricating things yourself. I lime this a lot. __________________ WTB: M Tech I wheel

03-18-2012, 10:17 PM	#9
kamotors R3V Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: reno Posts: 5,209 Images: 11	Nice project,your really going to lime being boosted. __________________ 400+WHP turbo M20 PM me to buy Kamotors fender flares ver.4 C.F. CAI here "LIKE" KAMOTORS Performance-parts on Facebook

03-18-2012, 11:04 AM	#2
JohnHenryE30 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 50	Gauges: 3 inch inter-cooler aluminum piping: The beginning:

03-18-2012, 11:39 AM	#8
JohnHenryE30 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 50	As far as high boost, I have learned the compression ratio will need to be changed for that to happen... I am currently looking to build or buy a different engine. If anything, I will use the stock M42b18 and boost low for the time being.

03-18-2012, 11:37 PM	#10
latyka Noobie Join Date: May 2011 Location: or Posts: 20	lime=like...

03-19-2012, 07:11 PM	#14
kelzzrocka E30 Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodside, NYC Posts: 404	Im liming it..Good luck man